Wood Science via distance learning

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Bircham International University

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This program combines the study of wood structure with the properties and technology of major wood products. It introduces wood as an industrial raw material and stresses on topics such as industrial processing and trees physiology and development. It explores contemporary forest products namely the production of wood from shavings and sawdust. It discusses the development of composite materials, adhesives, and finishes for the past 20 years. It investigates topics such as the nature of wood and its properties, the basics of wood technology, woodworker's raw materials, the best ways to cut, season, join, bend, fasten, and finish wood, and finally, the crucial interaction of wood with moisture.

Wood Science via distance learning

This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's & Ph.D. (Doctor) Degree Programs. This academic program is designed at the postgraduate level (Master’s or Doctoral). This module may also be adapted to complete the course requirements of Specialist, Expert Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree. A further option is the enrollment into each of the courses listed within this specialization module. This module may be combined or completed with other modules from this faculty. More info...

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METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Distance Learning Higher Education

This distance learning education program is completed by a traditional correspondence instruction method. Once you sign up for the course, Bircham International University will send you (to your mailing address) the suggested textbooks. After reading the book, you will be asked to write a 20 to 35 pages report that reflect your understanding of the book. This report is equivalent to the exam and can be submitted by email or mail. Bircham International University will evaluate your written work. If passed, BIU will issue the corresponding diploma. For more instructions about BIU pedagogy, tutoring, and evaluation, please read our distance learning education study guide. More info...

Students enrolling into this distance education program should be aware that:1. Location: Bircham International University needs a functional geographical location to ship the book and materials for successful completion of this program of study.2. Communication: Email, courier, phone are key communication instruments with Bircham University that play an important role in the progress and support of this program of study.3. Capacity: Any impediment, physical or psychological, to read a book and write a report must be communicated to Bircham International University prior to enrollment into this distance learning program.4. Technology: No specific technology is required to complete this distance education program.5. Language: Book reading and report writing in other language than English must be requested (and approved by BIU) prior to enrollment in any distance learning program.6. Discrimination: There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, gender, beliefs or religion.7. Age: Check the admission requirements for each distance education degree program. More info...

All information related to the distance learning degree programs is in English, although you may, upon request and approval, submit the required assignments in other languages.

Duration - Wood Science Online via distance learning

For a program of 21 credits, the estimated time for completion is 21 weeks. For 45 credits, the estimated time for completion will be 45 weeks, and so on. Calculations are approximate. The length of each distance learning degree program is calculated based on an average of 15 hours of learning per week. It also depends on the number of validated credits from previous knowledge and the level of commitment to the studies.

Wood Science via distance learning

Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):

Wood ScienceThis course studies wood structure and relates it to the properties of major wood products and the technology used. It introduces wood as an industrial raw material, pulping and bleaching, tree growth, and wood formation. It discusses contemporary forest products, including the production of lumber alternatives from veneers and particles. Academic Supervisor : Arun Kumar Lahiry

Wood PropertiesThis course presents the physical properties of wood: wood moisture relationship, thermal and electrical properties of wood, and its cellular structure. It also reviews the mechanical behavior of wood, its strength, its properties, and its deterioration. Academic Supervisor : Arun Kumar Lahiry

Biofuels & BioenergyThis course covers the alternative and renewable fuels derived from biological sources and their applications as an energy source for homes, industry, and transportation. Wood, urban, and agricultural solid waste are discussed as potential sources of energy conversion. In addition, the production of methane and alcohol-based fuels and their roles as a transportation fuel are considered an opportunity to replace fossil-based fuels. Bio-diesel and vegetable oil topics are necessary to show a true alternate energy source for internal combustion engines. Academic Supervisor : Luis Fontanet Sallan

Admission requirements - Wood Science Online via distance learning

For official admission status at Bircham distance education university; you need to send in a filled out, dated, and signed official Application for Admission. You may download this application form from the website or request it by email or mail. Please send this application and enclosed documents to our address. You may also submit this application and attached documents by email in a PDF Format.

Allow 10 business days for processing.

All applicants must:

* Fill out the application for admission* Submit one ID-sized photo * ID card or passport* Date and sign the application

Bircham International University issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the distance learning degree program's major. Bircham University can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission.

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Wood Science Online via distance learning

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